Hey guys,
Been interested in making an el cheapo HTPC that I can play/store movies and Blu Rays on for awhile now.
Was wondering if this would be a decent system for basic HTPC and/or Server tasks:
- Win 7 64-bit professional.
- Intel C2D e6420 @ stock speeds, so far.
- ABIT QuadGT Mobo P965.
- Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme.
- 1 or 2 TB Samsung SpinPoint F4 Eco(Probably another 200 gig ATA HDD for extra room, why not).
- AMD 5450(Or 6450) GPU.
- 4 Gigs DDR2-PC6400.
- Corsair CX430 PSU.
- Some random BR player, probably don't need a burner.
- Antec Sonata III Proto case.
This rig wont play games at all, and will pretty much just hold movies/music/pics/files for 1080p playback and streaming if possible. Can't see owning a 3D tv in the near future, either.
Or, would it be worth it moreso to build a cheap i3/AMD and skip the GPU? What is a ballpark cost for electricity anyways? Just curious.
Been interested in making an el cheapo HTPC that I can play/store movies and Blu Rays on for awhile now.
Was wondering if this would be a decent system for basic HTPC and/or Server tasks:
- Win 7 64-bit professional.
- Intel C2D e6420 @ stock speeds, so far.
- ABIT QuadGT Mobo P965.
- Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme.
- 1 or 2 TB Samsung SpinPoint F4 Eco(Probably another 200 gig ATA HDD for extra room, why not).
- AMD 5450(Or 6450) GPU.
- 4 Gigs DDR2-PC6400.
- Corsair CX430 PSU.
- Some random BR player, probably don't need a burner.
- Antec Sonata III Proto case.
This rig wont play games at all, and will pretty much just hold movies/music/pics/files for 1080p playback and streaming if possible. Can't see owning a 3D tv in the near future, either.
Or, would it be worth it moreso to build a cheap i3/AMD and skip the GPU? What is a ballpark cost for electricity anyways? Just curious.